CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-16370

First published: Sat Dec 09 2017(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in Adobe Acrobat and Reader: 2017.012.20098 and earlier versions, 2017.011.30066 and earlier versions, 2015.006.30355 and earlier versions, and 11.0.22 and earlier versions. This vulnerability occurs because of a computation that reads data that is past the end of the target buffer; the computation is a part of the JavaScript engine. The use of an invalid (out-of-range) pointer offset during access of internal data structure fields causes the vulnerability. A successful attack can lead to sensitive data exposure.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Acrobat Reader<=11.0.22
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=17.0<=17.011.30066
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=-<=17.012.20098
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.0<=15.006.30355
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager<=11.0.22
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager>=17.0<=17.011.30066
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=-<=17.012.20098
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=15.0<=15.006.30355

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-16370?

    CVE-2017-16370 has been classified as a critical vulnerability, potentially allowing for arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-16370?

    To fix CVE-2017-16370, users should update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions provided by Adobe.

  • Which versions of Adobe software are affected by CVE-2017-16370?

    CVE-2017-16370 affects several versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader, including versions earlier than 11.0.22, 2017.012.20098, 2017.011.30066, and 2015.006.30355.

  • Can CVE-2017-16370 lead to data breaches?

    Yes, exploiting CVE-2017-16370 could potentially allow attackers to access sensitive data or compromise the integrity of the system.

  • What protections are recommended against CVE-2017-16370?

    Users are advised to regularly update their software, use security features in Adobe products, and avoid opening untrusted documents.

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